Bogotolsky District: Forest History and Natural Monuments
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Bogotolsky District is home to protected larch and pine plantations with a distinctive forestry history, alongside attractions in several villages. The forest monuments, their historical background, and the individual village destinations offer a range of themes to consider when planning your trip.
Bogotolsky District at a Glance
A 1,500-meter-long larch avenue lies on the northern slope of the Arga Ridge, in the riparian zone of the Chulym River. It covers 1.7 hectares and was officially designated a protected natural monument on January 16, 1991. It is located in compartments 6 and 7 of the Gremyachensky district of the Bogotol Forestry Administration.
The larch and pine plantations established in 1887 and the pine plantations established in 1886 are also natural monuments in Bogotolsky District. The natural monument comprising the larch and pine plantations established in 1887 covers 0.9 hectares; the natural monument comprising the pine plantations established in 1886 covers 2.4 hectares. Both are located in compartment 6 of the Gremyachensky district of the Bogotol Forestry Administration.
What do the forest plantations tell us about the region's history?
The pine plantations established in 1886 and the larch and pine plantations dating from 1887 are separate natural monuments. Both are considered early examples of Siberian forestry. A regional forestry school established the plantations in the late 19th century on the occasion of the visit of Tsarevich Nikolai, the future Emperor Nicholas II.
The dates help distinguish the two forestry sites: 1886 refers to the pine plantations, while 1887 refers to the combination of larch and pine. The older pine plantation covers 2.4 hectares, while the 1887 plantation covers 0.9 hectares. The larch avenue, by contrast, is described in terms of both its length of 1,500 meters and its area. This makes it possible to distinguish the individual natural monuments by year of establishment, tree species, and size.
Which attractions are listed in the villages?
In Aleksandrovka, a pedestrian suspension bridge over the Chulym is listed as an attraction in Bogotolsky District. In Krasny Zavod, it is the holy spring of Fyodor of Tomsk; in Bogotolsky Zavod, the Chapel of the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan. The selection also includes the “Melnichny” spring in the village of Vagino, a chapel dedicated to the Holy Martyr Tatiana in Yuryevka, and the “KhTZ” tractor monument in Kritovo.
These village destinations range from a river crossing to springs and chapels, as well as a technical monument. You can take these different themes into account when deciding which places you would like to explore further.
How does the natural landscape fit into the wider context?
The Arga Wildlife Sanctuary represents the wider natural area of Krasnoyarsk Krai. Established in 1963, it covers 89,885 hectares, of which 25,200.7 hectares lie in Achinsk District. Its landscape includes the Arga mountain massif and a section of the Chulym floodplain. The sanctuary's size and landscape provide a regional context; the larch avenue and forest plantations, by contrast, are individual natural monuments in Bogotolsky District.
Discover more destinations: Yemelyanovsky District, Bolshemurtinskiy District, Kuraginskiy District, Sukhobuzimskiy District, Boguchanskiy District, Berezovskiy District, Minusinskiy District, Shushensky District.
FAQ
How long is the larch avenue?
The larch avenue is 1,500 meters long, covers 1.7 hectares, and was officially designated a protected natural monument on January 16, 1991.
How do the 1886 and 1887 forest plantations differ?
The pine plantations designated a natural monument in 1886 cover 2.4 hectares. The larch and pine plantations established in 1887 cover 0.9 hectares. Both are considered early examples of Siberian forestry.
What should you check before visiting the village attractions?
Check in advance whether access to the attraction in question is currently possible.
For the wider travel overview: Krasnoyarsk Krai.
